Nowshahr County (Persian: شهرستان نوشهر) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nowshahr.[4]
Nowshahr County
Persian: شهرستان نوشهر | |
|---|---|
 Location of Nowshahr County in Mazandaran province (center left, green) | |
 Location of Mazandaran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 36°27′N 51°37′E / 36.450°N 51.617°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| Capital | Nowshahr |
| Districts | Central, Kojur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,716.50 km2 (662.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 138,913 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Nowshahr County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207273" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
editAfter the 2006 National Census, the village of Pul was elevated to the status of a city. After the 2011 census, the village of Kojur also rose to city status.[5]
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 116,334 in 31,842 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 128,647 people in 38,496 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 138,913 in 45,759 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
editNowshahr County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 102,131 | 108,976 | 118,015 |
| Baladeh Kojur RD | 17,085 | 17,199 | 18,521 |
| Kalej RD | 12,427 | 12,786 | 13,727 |
| Kheyrud Kenar RD | 32,041 | 35,613 | 36,364 |
| Nowshahr (city) | 40,578 | 43,378 | 49,403 |
| Kojur District | 14,203 | 19,671 | 20,897 |
| Panjak-e Rastaq RD | 4,437 | 4,151 | 4,577 |
| Tavabe-ye Kojur RD | 4,851 | 6,360 | 3,068 |
| Zanus Rastaq RD | 4,915 | 6,354 | 6,982 |
| Kojur (city) | 3,120 | ||
| Pul (city) | 2,806 | 3,150 | |
| Total | 116,334 | 128,647 | 138,913 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
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Media related to Nowshahr County at Wikimedia Commons
References
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (22 October 2024). "Nowshahr County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Management and Planning Organization of Mazandaran, 2006 [1]
- ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Mazandaran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the divisions of Mazandaran province, centered in Sari city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Subject Letter 3233.1.5.53; Notification 83346/T144K. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2023) [Approved 11 September 2011]. Divisional reforms in Mazandaran province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposals 5622/42/1/4, 144980/42/4/1, and 40794/42/1/4. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Mazandaran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Mazandaran Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.